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What the hell...?

Wed Jul 1, 2009, 8:57 AM
I read an article about Poles who ridicule their countryment who went abroad to work as dishwashers, and then I read on [link] and article about a student of economy who had to start at the bottom as a dishwasher, because of the high unemployment in his hometown. He also suggested trying starting at the bottom if everything else fails. I was determined to change my life and start and the bottom and work my way up, gain new experiences etc. And then what happened? My father and my mother, who were always like "get a real job!" started to talk about starting to earn money with painting, craft, because some of the people they know, very simple people, do it and sell their works in the local gallery. What the hell?

Well, it may seem tempting to focus on applying for "unreal" jobs (like [link] where I was accepted recently. I'm still waiting for a reply from Weblogs,Inc.) and trying to complete five artworks that are required to apply for the Wylęgarnia.pl online shop where you can sell you handmade things, artwork etc.
Right now I almost finished a pencil drawing of Keira Knightley I hope to sell there. I need four more. I thought about a logo design I designed earlier and still like. Then I could also make a template for a stencil - the template depicting a dragon. It could be attached to a skateboard and the template could be copied by using a spray. I already did one for my brother. I still don't know about the other two. I'm hestitating to sell the older artworks from my portfolio. It makes me even sad to sell the Keira Portrait which turned out really nice (I'm usually very critical about my artworks, so if I say that I like one of them, I must consider it very good).

It has been relatively peaceful so far, but I'm afraid it could get worse tomorrow. My father doesn't want to work for his brother unless he pays for his insurance, even a sum for a part-time, or quarter-time job. Till then... we'll have to survive without paying bills or buying food:/

Maybe I really should ask around for a job at the kitchen sink...

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=djberry Jul 1, 2009, 4:06:10 PM
I was taught that a job was a job, no matter how menial the task. It's the pride in the a job well done that embodies a good work ethic.. nothing wrong with dish washing, I did it in college to make ends meet. I was a dish washer and aide for three months in a nursing home. They discovered that I was both reliable and could cook, so they promoted me to the relief cook position....

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~Pedigri Jul 1, 2009, 11:10:08 PM
I understand. I always wonder what makes people get promotions (aside from having relatives as bosses), but it sure sounds logical that they promote you as soon as they discover that you have more skills than they thought.
Thanks for you comment, it's somewhat encouraging to discover that others have started this way. In Poland they say that if you admit to a potential employers that you worked at McDonalds, they'll assume you have no ambition and will reject you from the start. Some say it's true and that you should simply remove any notion of working there from your CV.

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I firmly believe that the novel "Inquilibrium: Behind the Curtain of Life" I'm writing for 4 years now is going to be one of the most life-transforming, hope-giving, insight-bearing book you'll ever read. All I ask of you is to remember me and its title.
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=djberry Jul 2, 2009, 6:07:12 AM
Ambition? How about work experience? You earn the glamor jobs by working to get there. I did lots of odd jobs to make ends meet.

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~Pedigri Jul 2, 2009, 6:46:54 AM
Yes, that's true. But that's why they take the easy way and demand that you have already experience in the job you're applying for. How can young people get experience if no one gives them a chance to get it?

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I firmly believe that the novel "Inquilibrium: Behind the Curtain of Life" I'm writing for 4 years now is going to be one of the most life-transforming, hope-giving, insight-bearing book you'll ever read. All I ask of you is to remember me and its title.
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